EP Carry , Gen 2 ("Electric Paddle" / Electric Outboard)

DaveInRI

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Starting a thread for my new EP Carry, which arrived superbly well packed yesterday. I intend to use this as a kicker on the existing, articulating Panther mount (from which I’m removing a 6hp long shaft Suzuki) while plugged (quick connect) into my 12V house battery via their 12v to 24V converter, and aboard the dinghy using a second, portable 24V battery. Both house and dinghy battery will be lifepo4.


EP Carry - Powerful and light electric outboard motor

EP Carry is a light and powerful electric outboard motor for your dinghy or small boat. A safer gas-alternative motor.
www.electricpaddle.com

I got the “motor only” kit so I can pick and choose my batteries. I also got an extra prop assembly (replacement item due to gears), a 3’ extension cord ready made, and their 12V to 24V converter so I can hook it to my house battery for duty as emergency kicker (anticipate 3.5-4 knots in fair weather).

The motor weighs 14 pounds and that makes me smile. As does the concept itself— can’t apples to apples compare it to other electric or even small gas outboards on any single spec. I anticipate trying it by month end once I take care of some projects on land first.

One picture below. Added rest to a new album, which I'll continue to add to:

(keywords to hopefully be helpful: Torqueedo, ePropulsion, Remigo, Newport)
 

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Quite interesting prop/gear design. Will be intriguing to see how she works.
 
My EP carry arrived last month and I have had it for one trip. I purchased it so I can better maneuver when docking and when docking solo. It works quite well on my 22' cruiser when docking, and I can get 2.4 mph at max throttle. As you have the 12-24 V booster like I do, be sure to disconnect the booster from your 12V battery when not in use. The booster has a small drain on the 12V battery even when not in use.

My two epropulsion motors are quite small and I was able to attach the EP carry between the two with only a small modification to the mount to make room for the steering rod.
 
Tom Hruby said:
My EP carry arrived last month and I have had it for one trip. I purchased it so I can better maneuver when docking and when docking solo. It works quite well on my 22' cruiser when docking, and I can get 2.4 mph at max throttle. As you have the 12-24 V booster like I do, be sure to disconnect the booster from your 12V battery when not in use. The booster has a small drain on the 12V battery even when not in use.

My two epropulsion motors are quite small and I was able to attach the EP carry between the two with only a small modification to the mount to make room for the steering rod.
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Thanks for the heads up on the 12-24 drain; would not have considered that. I’ll preferably leave it connected while underway and charging so the motor is ready to go, and make a reminder to disconnect when leaving the boat or overnighting.

I must admit, I’m quite disappointed to hear you’re only seeing 2.4mph. Joe was expecting me to hit 3.5-4 knots. Thats basically less than half and doesn’t allow any room for wind, currents, and/or or seas. Maybe I’ll do better with the Panther mount… and tacking.

Is the runtime matching expectations / calculations?
 
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